7.9
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 review
Mercedes-AMG has swapped out the GLC 43's old V6 for a four-cylinder turbo out of the A 45 – does it still offer the same go-fast thrills?
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James Wong
Mercedes-AMG GLC vs Tesla Model Y Comparison
Mercedes-AMG GLC
Tesla Model Y
2024 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
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2024 Tesla
Model Y
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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7.9
8.6
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC
Based on the Tesla Model Y REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
62L - 66L
453 to 805 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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4 year
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MSRP
$120,477 - $199,500
$55,900 - $96,700
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Cabin 'wow' factor, cool trim options
- Smaller engine hasn't reduced performance
- Practical, capable fast tourer for the family
Misses
- Big price premium over Audi, BMW rivals
- Over $6000 to service over five years
- Soundtrack lacks character of old V6
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Market-leading price for an e-SUV
- Still extremely well equipped
- Ultra practical design
Misses
- Cost cutting brings resale into question
- Still not as comfy a ride as some rivals
- Shorter warranty than rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,500)
- Enhanced Autopilot (+$5,100)
- Full Self Driving Capability (+$10,100)
- Interior Colour - Black & White (+$1,500)
- Multi-Coat Paint Premium (+$2,400)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1991 - 3982 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 4.0L, 3.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 287kW - 375kW | 220kW - 393kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6750 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 330Nm - 639Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 2500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.5 | - | |
